kattava

Kattava is a Finnish present active participle adjective derived from the verb kattaa, meaning to cover or to include. In usage, kattava describes content, scope or coverage that is wide, complete or exhaustive. In English, it is commonly translated as comprehensive, exhaustive or all-encompassing. It is frequently used to characterize documents, studies, lists or services, for example kattava lista (a comprehensive list) or kattava tutkimus (a thorough study).

Grammatically, kattava functions as an ordinary Finnish adjective and agrees with the noun it describes in number and case. The related noun form is kattavuus, which means comprehensiveness or coverage, and kattavuudet in plural. This noun captures the degree or extent of how well something covers its subject.

Common usage and collocations include kattava valikoima (a comprehensive range), kattava katsaus (a comprehensive review), and kattava tilasto (comprehensive statistics). The term is favored in formal, technical or policy-oriented writing where precision about scope is important. It can also appear in marketing or organizational contexts to signal thoroughness and inclusivity of components or options.

Nuances and related terms: while kattava emphasizes thorough inclusion, other Finnish descriptors such as laaja (broad) or kattava (extensive) may convey slightly different shades of scope. The choice depends on whether the emphasis is on breadth, depth, or both. See also kattavuus for discussions of coverage and completeness.